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How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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Every La Librairie Antique listing explicitly mentions the first edition status (E.O. or 1st edition), print run, publication date (colophon), binding type (leather, parchment, gilding), format (12mo, folio, etc.), and detailed condition (foxing, dampstains, repairs if any). We provide multiple high-resolution photos. For items above 500 EUR, a provenance certificate is included when available.

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Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

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Yes. Antiquarian books ship duty-free to the USA under HTS code 9903.01.31 ("informational materials" exception, still valid after the August 2025 de-minimis suspension). Delivery: 7-12 days via Colissimo International tracked, 3-5 days via DHL Express. State sales tax may apply depending on your state (typically 0-9%).

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30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

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How can I verify a first edition?

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A first edition (often abbreviated E.O. in French) is the first published version of a work. Identifiers: print run statement at the front/back, colophon date, paper and format specifications, reference bibliographies (Vicaire, Carteret for French literature, Sadleir for 19th century English literature). Every listing mentions first edition status explicitly when applicable.

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Satire Le Tintamarre weekly French satirical journal 1883❦ Satire Le Tintamarre hebdomadaire satirique français 1883

reliure Heures Romaines, with figures by Queyroy, gilt edges, Lesort binding❦ reliure Heures Romaines, avec figures Queyroy tranches ciselées reliure Lesort

Sénac On the Government, Morals, and Conditions in France 1795❦ Sénac Du gouvernement, des moeurs, et des conditions en France 1795

Politique GILL, André Le Bulletin de vote❦ Politique GILL André Le bulletin de vote

Napoléon Montorgueil Job Bonaparte

Medicine and Practical Surgery 40/40 1880 Dictionary of Medicine❦ médecine et de chirurgie pratiques 40/40 1880 dictionnaire de médecine

Pyrenees Jean Bergeret Flore des Basses-Pyrénées 1909❦ pyrénées Jean Bergeret Flore des Basses-Pyrénées 1909

samivel Histoires au-dessous de tout❦ samivel Histoires au-dessous de tout..

MONTHERLANT (Henry de). Textes sous une occupation. 1940-1944 + dedication❦ MONTHERLANT (Henry de). Textes sous une occupation. 1940-1944 + dédicace

SOUPAULT Guillaume Apollinaire ou Reflets de l'incendie. 1926 on Alfa❦ SOUPAULT Guillaume Apollinaire ou Reflets de l’incendie. 1926 sur Alfa

Barbey d'Aurevilly L'ensorcelée Illustrations by F. Buhot❦ Barbey d’Aurevilly L’ensorcelée Illustrations De F. Buhot

Orfèvrerie LE CRISTAL❦ Orfevrerie LE CRISTAL

Pharmacie VIREY Traité complet de pharmacie théorique et pratique 1840

Tunisia TURKI Tunis once and today. Drawings and texts❦ tunisie TURKI Tunis naguère et aujourd’hui. Dessins et textes

Saint-John Perse, Zao Wou-Ki ill. Œuvre poétique PICASSO❦ Saint-John Perse, Zao Wo-Ki ill. Oeuvre poétique PICASSO

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